Scientific Review Manager

Knowesis Inc.; Frederick (MD); Hybrid; USD 155,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401k Company Match

Voluntary Benefits

Job summary

Knowesis Inc. seeks a Scientific Review Manager to oversee the scientific peer-review process, ensure panel integrity, and manage a surge pool of Scientific Review Officers. You will enforce criteria and QA for Summary Statements, serving as the primary liaison to CDMRP Program Managers.

This senior role requires directing reviewer recruitment, configuring panels, and maintaining strict COI and confidentiality protocols while collaborating across IPT meetings to drive process improvements.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or higher in a biomedical, clinical, or scientific discipline.
• 8+ years managing complex scientific peer review panels.
• Experience supervising large teams of professionals.
• Deep understanding of federal scientific review processes and COI management.

Responsibilities

• Manage all aspects of the scientific peer review process for assigned programs.
• Supervise SROs in reviewer recruitment, panel configuration, and execution.
• Oversee QA of Summary Statements for accuracy and consistency.
• Liaise with CDMRP Program Managers on scientific review operations.
• Participate in IPT meetings to assist planning and process improvements.
• Monitor reviewer performance and manage reviewer scoring.
• Address COI management and confidentiality protocols.

Skills

Scientific review leadership

Panel management

Quality assurance

COI management

Education

Master’s degree or higher in biomedical/scientific field

PhD preferred

Tools

Reviewer scoring system

CAC access

Job description

Brief Description

Knowesis is seeking a Scientific Review Manager to oversee the technical execution of peer reviews and ensure the scientific integrity of panels across the BRAES vehicle. This senior role supervises a surge pool of Scientific Review Officers (SROs), enforces alignment with criteria, and manages quality assurance for all Summary Statements. The Scientific Review Manager serves as a primary liaison to CDMRP Program Managers and ensures the highest standards of scientific quality in the two-tier review process.

Position

Scientific Review Manager

Location

Fort Detrick, MD / Remote (Hybrid)

Work Environment

Hybrid

Clearance Required

Public Trust

Status

Contingent

Anticipated Salary Range

$155,000 - $165,000

Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Manage all aspects of the scientific peer review process for assigned research programs and areas, planning the scientific review workload.
• Supervise, direct, and oversee Scientific Review Officers (SROs) in the recruitment of reviewers, panel configuration, and the execution of peer review panels.
• Oversee the quality assurance of all Summary Statements, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and adherence to scientific guidelines.
• Serve as the primary liaison and point of contact for CDMRP Program Managers regarding scientific review operations.
• Actively participate in Integrated Program Team (IPT) meetings to assist with milestone planning and provide scientific and technical peer review advice for business process improvements.
• Monitor reviewer performance, manage reviewer scoring in the database, and execute formal reviewer blocks when necessary due to poor performance or unprofessional conduct.
• Provide leadership in addressing Conflict of Interest (COI) management and enforcing strict anonymity and confidentiality protocols.

Required Qualifications

• Master’s degree or higher in a relevant biomedical, clinical, or scientific discipline (PhD preferred).
• Extensive experience (8+ years) managing complex scientific peer review panels, grants management, or biomedical research evaluation.
• Proven supervisory experience leading large teams of scientific or technical professionals (e.g., SROs).
• Deep understanding of federal scientific review processes, COI management, and scientific quality control.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Common Access Card (CAC) and pass required background checks.

Preferred Qualifications

• PhD or MD in a biomedical science field.
• Direct experience with the CDMRP two-tier review process or NIH Center for Scientific Review (CSR).
• Experience managing "just-in-time" recruitment of scientific experts.

Benefits

• Health (PPO & HDHP) Insurance, Dental, Vision, STD & LTD, Basic Life Insurance, 401k Company Match, & Voluntary Products.

Knowesis is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all individuals based on merit and qualifications. We prohibit discrimination in all aspects of employment as required by Title VII of the Civil Rights Act and other applicable federal laws. Our company values all applicants and employees and fosters a work environment where everyone is treated with respect and dignity.